Community Engagement Worker – Homeless and Drug Service – Dublin 8 - €31,290
Job Opportunity: Permanent full time
Location: Dublin 8
Hours: 39 hrs per week shift rota 07.00am – 9.00pm Monday to Sunday
Are you a dedicated Social Care Worker who has experience in working with families in need? Are you seeking a rewarding career in a well-established homeless and drug service? The main objective of this role is to work within the organisation’s mission by working as a collaborative community to reduce the harm caused by addiction and homelessness, minimising the impact of services on the local community, including anti-social behaviour and community engagement.
Requirements:
- A minimum Third Level 7 Social Care Qualification.
- A minimum 12 months’ full time experience or part time equivalent working in a similar low threshold environment.
- Have an understanding of issues relating to National Standards for Safer Better Healthcare - an understanding of issues relating to (homelessness, mental health and substance misuse) MQI target group, their circumstances and vulnerability.
- Have experience in dealing with de-escalating difficult situations, including but not limited to managing challenging behaviour.
- Experience of working in a security role would be an advantage.
Benefits on Offer :
- Fulfilling and challenging work.
- Sick Pay Scheme.
- Minimum 23 days of annual leave.
- Defined Contribution Pension Scheme (after 6 months, plus Death in Service benefit).
- Line management supervision.
- Learning and development program.
- Paid family leave (maternity, paternity, parental, adoptive, force majeure, compassionate leave).
- Educational assistance (study and examination leave).
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Health & Wellness Program.
If you are interested in this fantastic opportunity and would like to find out more, please contact Ciara, Senior Recruitment Consultant on 086-2006546.
